Spain celebrates its national day on October 12, the day in 1492 when Christopher Columbus discovered America and the day which is dedicated to Nuestra Señora del Pilar, Our Lady of the Pillar, the patron saint of all Hispanic peoples and of the Spanish Civil Guard. The day is celebrated in Latin America as the […]
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Spanish National Day – October 12
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The Grotesque Factor
What is the grotesque in art? At times it has been described as the exaggerated, on occasion compared to the deformed, and at others to the satirical or even the incongruous. Museo Picasso Málaga takes a close look at the subject in The Grotesque Factor, an exhibition that examines the meaning and evolution of this […]
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Malaga Airport Travel Announces Car Hire Rates Are at Their Lowest Level of the Year
Malaga Airport Travel is proud to announce that travelers can enjoy the lowest prices for car hire services if they consider booking their car right now. Currently, the search engine enables travelers to access car hire offers starting from as low as 6 Euros and plenty of other ways to save on transportation. Car hire […]
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Spain fights back with impressive increase in foreign tourist spend and property sales this year according to figures
Figures provided by tourism expenditure survey Egatur prepared by the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism has revealed that spending by international tourists in Spain in the first eight months of 2012 reached 38 million euros, representing a 6.2% increase over the same period in 2011. The results from Egatur show that average daily […]
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Spectacular third day of the Oyster Regatta Palma
The third day of racing at the Oyster Regatta Palma, sponsored by regatta partner Raymarine, will be long remembered for spectacular sailing conditions. A solid 15 knots of breeze from the northeast built to near gale force conditions. The Oyster fleet powered along the southwest coast of Mallorca experiencing wind speeds in excess of 30 […]
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A rainy and gusty second day of the Oyster Regatta Palma
Even light rain and gusty conditions could not dampen the spirits of the competitors for the first race at the Oyster Regatta Palma. A 20-mile coastal race sponsored by Oyster Regatta partner Lewmar, finishing at the enchanting natural haven of Puerto Andraitx. With great efficiency, the Oyster armada left Real Club Nautico to make their […]
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Avalon
Modern apartments with luxury specifications in the famous Resort Los Arqueros Golf. 24h security. Stunning sea, golf and mountain views. Avalon is a new Taylor Wimpey development situated in one of the best areas of Marbella (Costa del Sol), the prestigious Los Arqueros golf course, and 20 minutes from Estepona. The residential complex has a natural […]
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International arrivals set to exceed 1 billion for first time in 2012 as Spain hosts World Tourism Day
Yesterday the globe celebrated World Tourism Day (WTD) with festivities well underway in host country Spain against a backdrop of news that for the first time, international tourism arrivals globally will exceed the 1 billion mark according to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). Celebrated on the 27th September each year, the day aims […]
